The healing art of Acupressure is at least 5000 years old and remains the 3rd most popular method for pain and illness relief in the world. It is a complete health system that has been documented to be used for over 5000 conditions. Anyone looking for options to their current treatments or are concerned about situations where they may not be able to get to medical help should consider this as the first treatment choice for any home self care system.

Based on the same principles as acupuncture (but using pressure instead of needles), acupressure works by stimulating specific reflex points located along the lines of energy which run through the body, called meridians. There are 14 main meridian lines each of which corresponds to an individual organ of the body. Traditional Chinese Medicine postulates that when the vital energies are able to flow through the meridians in a balanced and even way the result is good health. However, when we experience pain or illness it is an indication that there is a block or leak in the energy flow within our bodies.

There is a natural source of healing power in everyone. When this healing power is activated it triggers a series of complicated internal processes producing a Healing Response. Pain or injury act to alert the body that damage control is needed, at which point the Healing Response begins and endorphins are generated to repair the affected area. This increases the heart rate and alters the blood pressure to speed up the elimination of toxins from the damaged area. Acupressure induces this Healing Response by simulating injury through pressure. When applied to specific sore points along the meridians, (different points for different conditions), this pressure tricks the body into thinking it has been damaged. We then produce endorphins to relieve distress in the organs and systems corresponding to that acupressure point. While the body is healing the point of pain it produces a Healing Response all along the meridian.

Our goal with acupressure is to learn the points that will produce the Healing Response for the conditions we want to fix. Through repetitive acupressure treatments, the body learns a new and effective way to activate the Healing Response on its' own and increases the power to heal itself without any outside intervention. For the condition listed here in our study, you will find points that the experts agree help these conditions and that are easy to find. Sometimes you only need a few points to get results.

To find the appropriate point, read the description and look at the diagram illustrating the location of the point, and then find the general area on your skin. Gently probe the area until you find that point which gives you a "funny bone" feeling or is sensitive, tender or sore. Then press hard enough to make the point hurt. You can use a steady pressure or a five seconds on and five seconds off rotating pressure for the time you stimulate the point. Usually one minute is sufficient for each point. Sometimes even 15 second treatments will give good results. Regular, systematic treatment usually gets the best results because the effects of acupressure are cumulative. At first frequent treatment is recommended. Treatment three times daily for five to ten minutes may be necessary. Or treat more frequent, such as every two hours, until you start feeling relief. You cannot overdose. Some report almost immediate results; others may need a few weeks to get lasting results. Acupressure is safe. Side effects are very rare. Treat while sitting down and do not administer after meals. Pregnant women should avoid using SP6, Li4, and St36. If you are not getting the results you want e-mail us at: support@spamstress-away.com (without the spam)

Strong sensory stimulation and the Healing Response

Acupuncture and acupressure work by delivering strong, localized sensory input — not by causing injury, but by creating a signal that the nervous system interprets as high priority. When an acupuncture needle is inserted, or when firm pressure is applied at a precise acupressure point, the body responds as if something important happens which requires immediate attention.This response does not require actual tissue damage. Instead, it relies on accurate point location combined with sufficient intensity to activate the body’s built-in regulatory systems. Practitioners use a wide range of methods — including pressure, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, and manual techniques — to generate this focused signal without harming the body.

Why intensity and precision matter

Acupressure involves applying pressure to specific points using the fingers or tools in order to activate the Healing Response. This response is localized and specific, not generalized throughout the entire body. It follows identifiable nerve pathways, reflex systems, and traditional meridian maps. When firm pressure is applied to a sensitive point on the hand, the body often reduces sensation at that point and along related pathways — sometimes extending into the arm, shoulder, neck, or head. While the body is responding at the point of stimulation, related symptoms frequently change as well.In demonstrations, faster and more noticeable results were consistently associated with finding the most sensitive point and applying as much pressure as the individual could comfortably tolerate. Light pressure may be calming, but it usually does not produce rapid change. Precision and appropriate intensity are essential.
On the ear, the correct point is often identified by a brief, needle-like sensation. Although no tissue damage occurs, this sensation reliably indicates accurate point location and is frequently followed by rapid change — sometimes within seconds.

Individual variation and safety

The key to making acupressure effective is knowing which points relate to a particular problem and learning to recognize sensitivity as meaningful feedback. If a point related to a problem is sensitive, pressure on that point often activates the Healing Response associated with that problem. The diagrams in this book and in related publications represent commonly recommended points as reported by more than four hundred experienced acupuncturists. Which points work best for you, how much pressure is appropriate, and how quickly results appear are individual matters that you will learn through careful observation and experience.
As defined elsewhere in this book, the guiding principle is simple: Use the least amount of stimulation necessary to produce change. None of the methods described here are intended to cause injury. Pressure applied to non-sensitive points will not produce sharp sensation, and pressure should always remain within the individual’s tolerance.



 

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